How competitive is Teach for America?

Mamaharper
Tue, 31 Jul 2012 23:59:42 +0000

Well I am just starting as a corp member and I am older I got a 3.0 from Loyola Marymount University. I am from poverty born into welfare and homelessness I never thought I would even be considered for such a prestigious program. I think it’s more of the attitude you bring and your reasons for joining the mission. If you are doing it simply as a blog entry on your resume you need not apply. They are looking for someone who has leadership ability and has shown perserverence through challenges and that you overcame them. This was a common thread in all those who are members so really reflect on these aspects, study the causes of the achievement gap and the potential solutions to this societal inequity. I would try to become involved in some organization that works within at risk low income populations, helps if it is in education (like tutoring at schools or programs like city year)
Well if you get in look me up I am a 2012-2014 corp member in San Antonio.